Evolving from Embedded Computing to C4ISR
Curtiss‑Wright supports the U.S. military as it contends with ongoing changes in the threat, as well as the nature of the conflicts it must confront. Today, conflicts are becoming more fragmented and tend to be smaller. They develop rapidly and occur in widely dispersed scenarios across the globe. These conflicts require our military forces to quickly gather and disseminate comprehensive intelligence to ensure battle force protection and tactical success.
By building upon our initial expertise in embedded computing components, we have transformed from a leading supplier of rugged commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) processing elements to a provider of integrated systems for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) applications. Driving the C4ISR requirement is the rapidly growing demand for advanced situational awareness and persistent surveillance solutions to deliver actionable intelligence to the war fighter more quickly and accurately.
C4ISR technology is a growth requirement for the aerospace and ground defense markets even under today’s constrained budgets. Our C4ISR products align directly with the U.S. Department of Defense mandate to modernize existing platforms with cost-effective processing able to handle the large amounts of raw sensor data that defines today’s digital battle space. Our COTS products feature high levels of technical readiness that get the latest generation of solutions to market faster.
Designed for demanding applications, Curtiss‑Wright’s modules and integrated systems address the full C4ISR technology chain from data acquisition, processing, recording, storage, and network distribution up to the presentation of information on the end user’s display. To keep pace with sensor data proliferation, it is essential to process as much data as possible onboard a platform. That is why Curtiss‑Wright offers the most advanced multi-processing performance available.
Our rugged modules and subsystems are serving around the globe on critical ground and airborne platforms such as the U.S. Air Force Global Hawk and U.S. Navy Triton unmanned aerial vehicles. Designed with comprehensive technology road maps and unmatched life cycle support, our C4ISR technology is also ideal for system upgrades that help legacy platforms meet the emerging needs of today’s digital battlefield.
Because C4ISR applications require the highest levels of security, we are a market leader in COTS-based security and information assurance solutions, including certified cryptographic-enabled storage and networking products that protect data at rest and in motion. Our unique Trusted COTS™ family of anti-tamper solutions enables the safe sharing of critical technology with U.S. international allies.
By maintaining its legacy of innovation, Curtiss‑Wright leads the market in advancing C4ISR technology. Recently, we introduced the industry’s highest bandwidth, lowest latency digital signal processor, which delivers three times the bandwidth previously achievable. This technology provides real-time visibility of a far greater portion of the spectrum for electronic warfare and signal intelligence missions than ever before possible.
Curtiss‑Wright has a long-standing history of providing the most advanced technologies for defense applications. Our commitment continues with our integral role in achieving a networked battlefield to gain information dominance for military forces.